UPDATE: In a thrilling finish, the Los Angeles Clippers narrowly defeated the Golden State Warriors 103-102 on November 27, 2023, in Inglewood, California. The game featured dramatic moments including an ejection of Warriors coach Steve Kerr and a rare foul-out by star guard Steph Curry.
The intensity peaked as Kerr was ejected with 7:57 left in the game after expressing outrage over a no-call on a goaltending violation against John Collins. He pursued the referees along the sideline, requiring restraint from his assistants before being removed from the game.
Despite a valiant effort, Curry, who finished with 27 points, struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 15 from three-point range. The foul-out marked his first since December 17, 2021. With just 42 seconds remaining, Curry fouled Kris Dunn, who converted both free throws, giving the Clippers a critical edge.
The Clippers’ victory was powered by Kawhi Leonard, who scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, alongside rookie Kobe Sanders with a career-high 20 points. This latest win marked the Warriors’ eighth consecutive loss to the Clippers on the road.
With the score tightly contested, the Warriors briefly surged in the fourth quarter, closing the gap to 94-90 after a nine-point run led by Jimmy Butler, who also contributed 24 points for Golden State. However, the Clippers responded decisively, outscoring the Warriors 16-7 to secure their lead.
The shooting performance from both teams was lackluster, with the Clippers making 10 of 29 and the Warriors just 10 of 41 from three-point range. Notably, Warriors forward Draymond Green tallied 12 assists but struggled offensively, going 0 of 6 from beyond the arc.
As the game concluded, the atmosphere was charged, with rapper Snoop Dogg providing commentary for the game streamed on Peacock, enhancing the playoff-like experience. The Clippers, averaging an age of 30.0, faced off against the Warriors, averaging 29.6, marking a clash of the NBA’s oldest teams.
Looking ahead, the Warriors will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, marking the start of an eight-game homestand. Meanwhile, the Clippers will travel to face the New York Knicks on the same day, kicking off a crucial three-game Eastern trip.
This matchup not only highlighted significant individual performances but also sets the stage for an electrifying season as both teams aim for playoff positioning.